PITTSBURGH -- Good morning from gloomy Pittsburgh, where the Devils are attempted to get back on track after a three-game road losing streak Monday night against the Penguins.

The Devils have lost four of their last five but they believe they showed signs of life against the Islanders in a 3-0 loss on Saturday. Yes, despite the shutout, they feel they're on the upswing and on the verge of overcoming the slump.

The Penguins have also lost their last three. Both of these teams are struggling to generate offense at even strength so the key for both of these speed teams is the forecheck.

Not much changed in terms of lineups for the Devils but Joey Anderson skated with the fourth line at the morning skate instead of Kurtis Gabriel.

Offensive zone penalties have become a renewed point of emphasis for the Devils after taking far too many of them in the last few games. The Devils had two in the first period alone against New York, with Miles Wood clipping goalie Thomas Greiss for an interference penalty and Jean-Sebastien Dea's hooking penalty resulting in the game-winning goal.

New Jersey Devils left wing Miles Wood (44) flips over New York Islanders goaltender Thomas Greiss (1) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in New York.(Photo: Mary Altaffer, AP)

Had that penalty not been taken and the goal not been scored, the game would have looked a lot different. The Islanders didn't score again until the final few minutes of the game.

Coach John Hynes said the issue has been addressed and is predicting fewer offensive zone penalties against the Penguins.

"You have to be extremely competitive and be on the puck but you don't want to be taking penalties 200 feet from the net," he said. "To be honest, a couple of them were out of aggression. They were trying too hard and they're teachable. I wouldn't classify them as lazy. When we're in those situations we're competitive and honest but also in control."